Description
A vibrant and nutrient-rich dish featuring roasted asparagus and carrots, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bunch of asparagus, woody ends trimmed
- 4 large carrots, peeled and sliced into sticks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
- Place the trimmed asparagus and sliced carrot sticks on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Drizzle with olive oil and ensure all pieces are coated generously.
- Sprinkle with minced garlic, dried thyme, salt, and pepper, then toss the vegetables to combine evenly.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, tossing the veggies halfway through until they are tender and lightly browned.
- Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve hot and enjoy the delightful flavors.
Notes
For a vegan option, omit the Parmesan cheese, and consider adding nutritional yeast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg